What is
Logos?
Logos?
What IS logos exactly?
The appeal to logic, reasoning, and evidence.
Surveys and polls are ineffective to an argument. True or false?
False
What is a logical fallacy?
A flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument.
True or False: Logos alone is always enough to persuade an audience.
False, ethos and pathos also play a role.
True or False: A strong logos-based argument must always use statistics.
False, it can also use logical reasoning and expert testimony.
True or False? Logos relies on emotions and ethics to persuade its audience
False!
What is a real world example of a decisive poll?
Elections.
Name one common fallacy that weakens logos.
Hasty generalization, false cause, or cherry-picking data.
Why should arguments include multiple sources of evidence?
To strengthen credibility and avoid bias.
What makes an argument logically sound?
It is based on evidence, clear reasoning, and avoids fallacies.
Logos relies on data, statistics, and ______ to support claims.
logical structures
Why should we question how a poll was conducted?
Polls can be biased based on wording and sample selection (choice of sampling).
Why should we avoid relying on a single study in an argument?
It may not be representative or could be outdated.
How does citing experts improve a logos-based argument?
It adds credibility and reliability to the claims
What should you consider when evaluating data in an argument?
Source credibility, sample size, and possible biases.
An argument bringing attention to George Floyd's death would not be as effective if it did not include visual evidence.
True.
What major polling mistake happened in the 2016 U.S presidential election?
Most polls over-sampled Democrats and failed to predict the Republican victory.
What does it mean if data is taken out of context?
It is used in a misleading way that does not reflect the full picture.
What's the best way to ensure logical reasoning is sound?
Test for fallacies, check sources, and consider counterarguments.
How does using examples like student test scores strengthen an argument?
It provides factual evidence to support claims about education.
Give an example of logos in an argument.
Answers may varies.
What should you do before accepting poll results as facts?
Check the source, sampling size, and how data was interpreted.
How can outdated information weaken an argument?
It may no longer be accurate or relevant to current discussions
What is one way to make numerical data more persuasive?
Present it with clear visuals like charts or graphs.
What is one way statistics can be misleading?
If they are taken out of context or manipulated to support a biased claim.)